CU Launches Ralphie’s 50th Anniversary Campaign

BOULDER – For five decades, University of Colorado live buffalo mascot Ralphie has roamed the sidelines in Folsom field.

Since 1967, CU's beloved mascot has led the team out on to the field before games. After well over 300 games and many more appearances, the University of Colorado will celebrate Ralphie's 50th Anniversary this 2017 season and the year-long celebration was launched Tuesday night at the Fourth of July firework show at Folsom Field.

Ralphie, with a team of varsity student-athletes called Ralphie Handlers, is a symbol of Buff pride and is best known for leading the football team onto the field on game day. As one of the most exclusive sights in college or professional sports,…